Health in a Heartbeat

About Health in a Heartbeat

Health in a Heartbeat is a daily radio series that features two-minute segments providing consumer-health information and the latest news on medical research, patient-care breakthroughs and health-care industry trends. The series launched in January 2000 and is available at no charge to public radio stations nationwide. It is a unique project offered by University of Florida Health in association with the UF radio stations 89.1 WUFT-FM and 90.1 WJUF-FM. It currently airs in more than 53 cities in 18 states and Washington, D.C., in addition to being available on NPR.org and the NPR One mobile app. Our scripts go through a vigorous research and approval process. Each script is reviewed by University of Florida physicians, UF Health experts and qualified medical editors. This ensures that you are receiving accurate and up-to-date health information.

Publisher

UF Health

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Dec 2023

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

632 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Once-common antibiotic back in action

   Superbugs are a global health threat. Over the years, they have defeated doctors and antibiotics alike. Now, scientists are fighting back. Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Laurel Hollow,...

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   New sunscreen eliminates white residue, aims to boost use

   It’s a common annoyance: You slather up sunscreen and rub. And rub. And rub. But still, the white cast that comes with many mineral sunscreens remains, making you look like...

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   What does sparkling water do to your teeth?

   In a world of delicious, dark sodas and black coffee, teeth can’t catch a break. Whether it’s candy, carbs or acid, they’re fighting tooth and tooth to retain enamel and...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

89

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.